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Mozilla's Firefox Mobile has hit the Alpha 2 stage. It was codenamed Fennec, and is still available for the OS2008 (”Maemo”) software platforms that runs on the Nokia N810 Internet Tablets. In addition, Windows, OS X , and Linux users can also take the browser for a test drive.

Improvements/features of in the 2nd Alpha include:

Nokia's UK website now features the CWM version of the company's N96. Apart from the newly added support for the Nokia's "Comes With Music" service, the handset doesn't offer anything new in terms of specs. And it's 16GB of onboard memory are enough to storre all the music you can handle.

You can pre-order the CWM N96 now for £540 ($799). The package includes a wired stereo headset, two chargers and a whole year of full free access to the said service.

The new Nokia 6208 Classic doesn't look like most of the Nokia's handsets. It comes in a candybar form-factor and has both a physical keypad and a touchscreen display. They say it will only be available in China, but hopefully it won't.

The device is powered by a tweaked version of the S40 interface and comes with the following features:

• 2.8" (240 x 320) 16M color touchscreen display;
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE;
• 27MB of internal memory;
• microSD memory card support;
• 3.

SSC Napoli fans rejoice, as now they have a must-buy phone of their own, the customly painted Nokia 7310 Supernova, to be exact. It's coated with their favorite team’s signature azure blue color and football images on the back cover, and offers thematic content, including an enhanced screensaver, wallpapers and a gallery of the team’s photos. The price is $236.

Rumor has it that in January T-Mobile USA will be releasing the new Nokia 7510 Supernova flip phone for its customers. It should cost no more than $100 with a contract, judging by its current prices in Europe.

Features include:

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE;
• 2.2" TFT internal display with 16 million colors and 240 x 320 resolution;
• Hidden external display;
• Series S40 user interface;
• Push-to-open button;
• HTML browser;
• Bluetooth 2.

Apparently, the financial crisis doesn't scare Goldstriker, as next month they plan to launch the Nokia 8800 Princess Edition, a luxury handset covered with 8.2 carats of diamonds across the front and the back, and platinum instead of leather. It will be launched at the Colette store in Paris at a price of £12,000.

Nokia N79 has got a new firmware update version 11.049. While the update seems to be minor, as the version number didn't get far from the previous 11.046, the oh-so-long list of changes will probably make you think otherwise.

We recommend you to read it, and if you decide to update, don't forget to backup your data before proceeding.

FCC has approved the Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic, which means it will be heading to the U.S. market. The phone supports 3G, but isn't carrier-branded. Apparently, they've decided to sell it outright, so be prepared, as it will cost you big time.

The release date and pricing weren't announced yet.

Meet the new Nokia 8800 Gold Arte, the latest addition to the Nokia’s luxury Arte lineup. It is covered with 18 carat gold with leather accents to add some classy feel. Features include a 2" OLED display, 3.2Mpix autofocus camera, and 4GB of onboard memory.

Pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.

Looking for something special to buy for Christmas? Well, the new Nokia’s 8800 Carbon Arte is probably what you're looking for. It is available now from T-Mobile UK for £949.99 outright, or for £559.99 with an 18-month £35/month contract.